Explore the history of Ywehorst (IJhorst) by foot, 6 kilometers (Kuieren around Ywehorst)This route winds its way through the history of Ywehorst, the nature reserve De Witte Bergen, and today's IJhorst, with its monumental church and belfry, along the meandering Reest River.
For the most part, this route leads through good (and) paved paths. In bad weather, muddy, please pay attention to footwear.
Origin "Ywe" and "Horst"
"Ywe" is the old name for Yew. A horst is a (sand) altitude in a swampy area. The name IJhorst therefore says something about the original landscape: a high-altitude settlement, on which many yew bushes grew.Starting point: Kroko MultiPunt, Heerenweg 42, 7955 PE IJhorst. Attractive country store with public toilet (0,50 €).
This part 1 "Kuieren um Ywehorst" can be extended from point 2, about 100 m before the Kerkbrug, over the border river Reest to 14.5 km. At point 3 turn left and follow the route app "De Wijk: Reest & landgoederen".
Kuieren um Ywehorst part I
Kuieren um Ywehorst part II